Nursing is an art and science, the embodiment of caring for individuals, families, and
communities. It consists of a unique, integrated body of knowledge and requires critical
thinking, information management, and problem solving skills. Nurses provide comprehensive,
individualized care to promote optimal health, based on best current evidence. Nurses are
leaders and collaborative members of the healthcare team who advocate for processes and
systems to support safe, quality care. Nursing requires commitment and responsibility to the
profession, society, and the global community.
Professional nursing education is built on an integrated study of the natural sciences, social
sciences, and humanities in order to promote critical thinking, and evidence-based, person-
centered care. General education is designed to develop a global citizen with an appreciation for
the arts and sciences. Baccalaureate nursing education (B.Sc. in Nursing) prepares a nurse
generalist through theoretical and clinical education in a variety of settings. This framework
provides the foundation for graduate education and advanced practice.